It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 11
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500 Years as Just an Extra,
The Original Story Still Won’t Begin
Episode 011
“I also agree with the Head Butler’s statement. Small lessons in childhood can affect one’s entire life. I think it would be better to consider this more carefully.”
“Just because we owe her a debt doesn’t mean we should bring someone into the family house whose reputation and abilities haven’t been verified. This could set a bad precedent later. Perhaps you should reconsider.”
Several retainers who had been reading the room also quietly sided with Baron Baton. Since he had spoken first, they felt there was nothing to hold back.
‘They must be from the same faction as Baron Baton. Looking at how they’re all in cahoots.’
There was a similar scene in the early part of the original story. These people would obstruct Termion at every turn and didn’t hesitate to make subtly disrespectful remarks.
Simply put, they were humans who only got in the way of Elenora’s path of roses.
‘How should I deal with these bastards to get a good reputation?’
It would be nice to catch solid evidence and sweep them all away at once, but there wasn’t a suitable method right now.
Should I just secretly eliminate them while they’re sleeping at night? It would be over with just a gesture.
Just as Ailesia’s terrifying thoughts were deepening, Termion opened his mouth.
“I didn’t know you all had such interest in my niece’s education.”
“As members of the Grand Ducal House, it’s naturally something we should be concerned about.”
The moment Baron Baton answered as if he had been waiting, Termion’s demeanor suddenly changed.
“Now that I hear it, you’re right. Finding a tutor isn’t urgent. I should first investigate how this situation came about.”
The honorific speech completely disappeared from his mouth.
The retainers who had been making righteous remarks all seemed to have hidden somewhere, and silence fell over the conference room.
“It took a week for the report that Elenora had gone missing to reach me. What reason could there possibly be for dragging it out so long? Unless you were determined to hide it.”
Before long, gray mist was slowly rising around his body.
‘Good heavens. If his aura is coming out unconsciously, how angry must he be?’
The Termion from the original story was a once-in-a-generation genius hard to find even across the entire continent, let alone the Empire.
At the mere age of fourteen, he manifested complete aura and became a master. If he continued to grow well like this, the position of the Empire’s strongest was almost guaranteed.
When such a person deliberately released his energy, ordinary people would lose their minds just from meeting his gaze.
‘…In the original story, he couldn’t even use his power properly because of the curse.’
As Ailesia clicked her tongue lightly, Elenora, sitting beside her, tightly grasped her hand.
“What’s wrong, Little One?”
“Uncle seems very angry…?”
Elenora’s face had turned pale and her body was trembling. She was clearly affected by the killing intent Termion was unconsciously emanating.
‘He’s completely forgotten about his niece.’
With his eyes rolled back like that, it’s no wonder he can’t see anything. I think he’s seriously determined to catch someone this time.
“It’s okay, Teacher is here with you.”
Ailesia embraced Elenora and slowly stroked her back.
Fortunately, the trembling subsided quickly, but Elenora still looked at Termion with an anxious expression.
Meanwhile, Termion was still glaring at the retainers one by one, spitting out sharp words.
“What do you think, Lord Dayford?”
“The Grand Duchess’s security is entirely the responsibility of the Tigel Knight Order. I have nothing to say. If you command it even now, I’ll offer my head immediately.”
Kubera, who had uncrossed his arms, bowed his head with a stern expression.
His previously indifferent attitude was nowhere to be seen, and his face was full of determination.
“What does the Head Maid think?”
“It’s my fault for not managing my subordinates properly. I’ll gladly accept any punishment.”
Lady Herman, who was questioned by Termion, also answered in a sorrowful voice. It seemed to be because of her guilt for not properly caring for Elenora.
Seeing this, Ailesia quietly let out a sigh.
‘…This isn’t a situation for me to be angry.’
With the two most innocent people stepping forward to accept punishment, naturally the other retainers’ mouths had to shut tight.
Especially Baron Baton, who had first run his mouth, was just staring holes into the table.
It was quite a satisfying scene, but it left a bad taste to keep watching.
‘There’s no good in showing Elly more of this.’
She finally came home, and instead of letting her rest comfortably, what kind of behavior is this?
Ailesia stood up from her seat while holding Elenora in her arms.
“Ailesia? What’s the matter?”
Instantly, everyone’s gaze focused on Ailesia. Termion also asked her in a puzzled voice.
“The atmosphere is quite uncomfortable, so I need to leave first.”
Perhaps because she suddenly spoke informally, the retainers’ expressions turned menacing.
At that moment, she stirred her magical power and lightly stomped her foot.
Thump!
Termion’s eyes widened. The aura he had been emanating was forcibly sucked in as if blocked by a wall.
As the stifling air was instantly cleared, shock appeared on the other retainers’ faces as well.
To forcibly block an Aura Master’s killing intent—it was an unheard-of technique.
“People I’ve never seen before in my life are chattering away as they please, so I’m confused whether I’m a benefactor or a criminal. Is this how the Grand Ducal House usually treats guests?”
“…Pardon?”
“Besides, what’s the reason for keeping Elly sitting here? Don’t tell me it’s some duty as Grand Duchess or something? For a mere five-year-old child?”
Termion lowered his gaze slightly. His young niece didn’t avoid his eyes, but she clearly looked frightened.
‘…Good heavens.’
Termion’s fingertips gripping the table turned white with tension.
He had released energy that made even adults unable to move for a moment—how much worse must it have been for a young child? It was fortunate she hadn’t fainted on the spot.
“Your words are too harsh, Lady Milenov.”
Instead of the speechless Termion, Lady Herman, who had been watching, spoke up.
“When we heard that the Grand Duchess had gone missing, not only the Grand Duke but all of us lived through hell every single day. No matter how much of a benefactor to the family you may be, Lady Milenov, you cannot speak so carelessly.”
“Oh, is that so?”
Whether it was a statement born from loyalty or just displeasure with the situation, it was an appropriate response.
Thanks to that, she had the perfect excuse to drive the point home.
“And such people hold a meeting with the child stuck in a place like this as soon as she returns? If it were me, I would have given her a warm bath first, changed her clothes, and then offered her a slice of sweet cake.”
Lady Herman’s face also turned haggard upon hearing those words.
Even Kubera, who had been wearing a stern expression, and Baron Gavin, who had been smiling good-naturedly, couldn’t hide their bewilderment.
Perhaps because Ailesia’s voice was too cold, Elenora looked surprised and moved her small lips.
“T-Teacher.”
“It’s okay, Little One. Teacher isn’t angry.”
She gently patted the shoulder of Elenora, who was in her arms.
If she had truly been angry, this conference room would have instantly become an open space on all sides.
“You can hold that damn meeting to your heart’s content, and Head Maid?”
“Yes?”
“What are you doing? Do I need to tell you again what the most important thing you should be doing right now is?”
Lady Herman looked at Termion with somewhat troubled eyes. He simply nodded once without saying anything.
“…Please follow me.”
“Well then, I’ll be going. Our Elly needs to have her snacks, and it’s already been an hour. Tsk.”
Ailesia left the conference room while carrying Elenora. The glares were so intense that the back of her head stung.
Just before the door closed, her eyes met Termion’s, but she deliberately didn’t acknowledge him. Instead, she used magic to send a simple message.
[Cool your head. I’ll watch over Elly.]
Since she had openly rebuked him, she had to at least say this much.
Termion was as precious as Elenora. Minimal mental care was essential.
“Teacher.”
“Yes?”
“Are you perhaps disappointed in Uncle…?”
As soon as they came out to the corridor, Elenora asked while rolling her eyes around.
At this rate, she had no right to say anything to Termion. Ailesia adjusted her hold on Elenora and met her eyes.
“Disappointed? Why?”
“When you were looking at Uncle earlier.”
Elenora raised her eyebrow with her finger to demonstrate as she answered.
“Teacher’s expression was all like this. It was exactly the same as when you scold Polly for eating fruit without permission.”
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